LNG ICD | The Contraceptive Pipeline Database

Product Overview

Alternative Name: Levonorgestrel (LNG) Intracervical Device (ICD)

Development Status: Inactive

Target: Female

Mode: Hormonal

Delivery Type: Vaginal, Other

Duration Type: Long-acting

Description: The levonorgestrel (LNG) intracervical device (ICD) was based on the LNG-IUS but of smaller shape to permit easy insertion in the cervical canal; it did not need to be pushed in the uterine cavity.

Updated date: May 30, 2018

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Product Details

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): levonorgestrel

Inactive material: Elastomer

Potential Multi-Purpose Technology (MPT): No

Duration: 4 years

Dose: 20 micrograms/day

Partner: University of Helsinki, Population Council

Status

Project Phase: Early Development

Project Stage: Phase I

Status Details:
Project abandoned due to high rate of expulsion and discontinuation rate.

Programmatic Considerations

Additional Information

Additional Information:
Ratsula K, Toivonen J, et al. (1989) Plasma levonorgestrel levels and ovarian function during the use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intracervical contraceptive device. Contraception. 39(2):195-204.

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